With today marking September 1st, it’s only natural to start thinking about fall fashions, which have already begun invading our favorite shops. Though we’re onto a new season, this doesn’t mean everything from past seasons have to be left at the back of your closet. Much like the spring/summer collections of 2011, the 70s glamour and feminine lace of our lighter wardrobe has crossed over into this fall’s trendiest fashion designs.

Whether we’re layering up or keeping it simple, we can expect to see a combination of peek-a-boo mesh cover-ups, rich velvet ensembles, high-waisted pants, menswear-inspired suits and a mixture of other luxurious materials intricately woven together to create this year’s fall fashion trends. Take a look at our FASHIONOTES pre-fall trend report and stay ahead of the season in style…

Velvet Vixen

These decadent fall pieces are sure to add a rich, warm texture to your wardrobe attire. Try pairing these soft-touch pieces with a laid back T-shirt; you’ll go from Victorian vixen to everyday-casual in an instant.

Shimmer and Shine

Who doesn’t like a little glitz? This fall, shiny, metallic and disco-inspired fabrics take the fashion world by storm. These head-turning pieces will amp up even the most boring outfit. Throw on a gold-infused scarf or a pair of liquid-metallic leggings and light up the streets in style.

Rich Red

The votes are in: this fall the color of choice is red. From Marc Jacobs to Lanvin, this primary color, often associated with glamour, has been infused into every collection imaginable.

Fur-fun

Not only will fur coats, clothing and accessories keep you in style this fall, they’ll keep you warm too. Whether you love fashion or your simply looking for a statement piece, theses timeless fur accessories are a fashion staple that should be incorporate everyone’s wardrobe.

Pretty Peplum

Fun, flirty and feminine, the peplum flare has popped up again. Originally designed in the 1940s, this pretty detail has been added to the waist line of skirts, shirts and jackets for fall 2011.

Dose of Dots

From polka-dots to swiss-dots, this youthful print leaves us feeling like a little girl who’s all grown up. Printed on sheer fabrics and deeper hues, this spring time print is given a fall makeover.